The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals

New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated 1860 to 1861 (George Marey, Stoker, Colonl. Ship Victoria) officially impressed naming, light contact marks and wear, otherwise very fine and very rare £4000-5000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Kuriheka Collection of British Medals.

View
Collection

Ex Sotheby June 1912, Glendining November 1927 (Hamilton-Smith collection), and Glendining July 1945, to Baldwin, from whom purchased.

Although there are 40 names on the roll for H.M. Colonial Steamer Victoria, only 10 medals appear to have been issued, this particular medal being issued on 26 August 1872. The naval personnel of this vessel constituted the first ever official Australian force to engage in war services.